27th Jun, 2024 11:00
The Sports & Sporting Auction
The FA Cup 1924 winner's medal awarded to William Bradley; a pocket watch; a chain; and other items
The FA Cup 1924 winner's medal awarded to William Bradley, goalkeeper for Newcastle United, 15ct gold; together with 18ct yellow gold cased pocket watch by Northern Goldsmiths Co, Newcastle, awarded by the club, inscribed 'Presented to W. Bradley by the Directors of Newcastle United Football Club, to commemorate the winning of The English Cup 1923-4', and with monogram to the back, on 9ct yellow gold fancy link chain; his 9ct gold signet ring; a rare programme of arrangements given to team members and families; a photograph of Prince Albert, The Duke of York (later King George VI), shaking Bradley's hand; a First World War silver football medal 'Tank Corps v R.A.F. Bournemouth L/Cpl Bradley', boxed; and paper cuttings.
Notes: William Bradley was an English professional footballer who made over 130 appearances as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Newcastle United. He was the replacement keeper for Sandy Mutch who was injured just a few days before the match. Bradley was only confirmed to be starting the match a few hours before the starting whistle. Bradley served as a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery and the Tank Corps during the First World War.
Provenance: offered for auction by the grandson of William Bradley.
Sold for £7,800
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Auction: The Sports & Sporting Auction, 27th Jun, 2024
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